Monticello Elementary

Lawrence County School District
957 W McPherson Drive
Monticello, MS 39654
397 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Monticello Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Monticello, Mississippi. Serving the local community under the Lawrence County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their foundational years. The campus, situated on W McPherson Drive, serves as a hub for early childhood and elementary education, aiming to provide a supportive environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the Lawrence County School District, Monticello Elementary emphasizes the district's broader commitment to educational excellence and student success. The school integrates core academic curricula with various programs designed to build literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. For parents, community members, or those seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or administrative contact details, the district’s official website provides a central resource for updates and school-related information.
397
Total Students
32.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    190 (47.9%)
  • White
    174 (43.8%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    15 (3.8%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Lawrence County School District
Phone: (601)587-7609
Website: http://www.lawcosd.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 274
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 79
Grade 2 74
Grade 3 70
Grade 4 58
Grade 5 57
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Topeka - Tilton School
Lawrence County School District
298 Students
853 Highway 27 South
Monticello, MS 39654 (9.4 miles away)
Elementary School K - 8th